⚖️ Legal Officer Grade III Recruitment 2026 – Department of Agrarian Development

The Public Services Commission of Sri Lanka has announced an open recruitment opportunity for Legal Officer in Grade III of the Executive Service Category at the Department of Agrarian Development, under the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Land and Irrigation.

A total of 02 vacancies are available under the open stream. Eligible Sri Lankan citizens are invited to apply before the closing date.

📅 Closing Date: 30 October 2026
👥 Number of Vacancies: 02
💼 Post: Legal Officer – Grade III
🏢 Department: Department of Agrarian Development
🏛️ Ministry: Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Land and Irrigation
📋 Recruitment: Open Stream
💰 Salary Scale: Rs. 82,150 – 195,970 (SL1-2025)

📌 Legal Officer Recruitment 2026 – Job Details

🔎 Category	📄 Details
Position	Legal Officer – Grade III
Service Category	Executive Service
Vacancies	02
Recruitment Method	Open Stream
Institution	Department of Agrarian Development
Ministry	Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Land and Irrigation
Salary Scale	Rs. 82,150 – 195,970
Age Limit	21 – 45 years
Closing Date	30 October 2026

The Gazette states that the appointment will be made from candidates who satisfy the required qualifications and obtain the highest marks at the structured interview conducted by an interview board appointed by the Public Services Commission.

⚖️ Main Duties of the Legal Officer

The selected Legal Officer will be responsible for a range of legal duties connected with the Department of Agrarian Development.

📋 Key responsibilities include:

🔹 Providing legal consultations to District Offices and Agrarian Development Centres.

🔹 Preparing legal documents such as draft bills, regulations, observation reports and proxies.

🔹 Coordinating with the Department of Attorney General regarding legal matters and court cases.

🔹 Taking action regarding complaints concerning human rights violations.

🔹 Providing legal advice regarding court cases involving officers and institutions under the Department of Agrarian Development.

🔹 Appearing before courts in relevant cases.

🔹 Providing guidance regarding action under relevant provisions of the Establishments Code.

🔹 Performing other duties assigned by the Commissioner General of Agrarian Development.

🎓 Educational & Professional Qualifications

Applicants should have taken oath as an Attorney-at-Law at the Supreme Court of Sri Lanka.

💼 Experience Requirement

Candidates should have either:

✅ At least 03 years of active and professional experience after taking oath as an Attorney-at-Law at the Supreme Court of Sri Lanka;

OR

✅ At least 03 years of experience in a legal post in a public institution after taking oath as an Attorney-at-Law at the Supreme Court of Sri Lanka.

The Gazette specifies the types of legal work that may be considered, including court-case coordination, legal affairs connected with agreements, laws and ordinances, preparation of legal documents, and matters relating to statutory institutions, court cases or investigations.

📌 Candidates must submit certified copies of documents proving their basic qualifications. Documents that do not clearly show the commencement and termination dates of service may be rejected.

💪 Physical & Other Requirements

Applicants should:

✔️ Be in sound physical and mental condition to perform the duties of the post and serve in any part of Sri Lanka.

✔️ Have an excellent character.

✔️ Government officers should not have been subjected to disciplinary punishment under the specified Public Services Commission provisions.

✔️ Possess all qualifications required for recruitment by the closing date of 30 October 2026.

💰 Salary Scale

The monthly salary scale for the Legal Officer Grade III post is:

💵 Rs. 82,150 – 195,970 (SL1-2025)

The salary scale is stated in the Gazette according to Public Administration Circular 10/2025 dated 25 March 2025.

🎂 Age Limit

Applicants should be:

🔹 Minimum age: 21 years
🔹 Maximum age: 45 years

The age requirement applies as at the closing date of applications, 30 October 2026.

🏛️ Conditions of Appointment

The post is stated to be permanent and pensionable, subject to the Government’s applicable pension policy and relevant contributions.

The appointment is also subject to a 03-year probationary period. The selected candidate is required to pass the first efficiency bar examination prescribed under the relevant scheme of recruitment within three years from the date of recruitment.

Other conditions include the requirement to acquire competency in other official language/s according to the applicable Public Administration Circular and compliance with the Public Services Commission procedural rules, Establishments Code, Financial Regulations and relevant scheme of recruitment.

📝 Selection & Interview

Eligible applicants will be called for a structured interview conducted by an interview board appointed by the Public Services Commission.

The interview marking scheme provides marks for areas including:

🎓 Additional educational qualifications
💼 Additional legal experience
🌐 English language competency
💻 Information Technology / Information Technology Law knowledge
🧠 Merit demonstrated at the interview

The total available marks are 100.
Candidates called for the interview must produce the originals of their certificates together with copies certified by the candidate. A valid National Identity Card or passport is accepted as proof of identity.

📮 How to Apply

Duly completed applications should be:

📬 Sent by registered post OR handed over

to:

Commissioner General
Department of Agrarian Development
Sir Marcus Fernando Mawatha
Colombo 07
Sri Lanka

📅 Applications must reach the above address on or before 30 October 2026.

Applications received after the closing date will be rejected.

✉️ Envelope Marking

The words:

“Recruitment to the post of Legal Officer (open stream)-2026”

should be written on the top left-hand corner of the envelope containing the application.

📄 Application Form

The specimen application is attached to the Gazette notification.

Applicants should prepare the application on A4-size paper and complete the required sections according to the instructions provided in the notification.

The application must be completed in the candidate’s own handwriting.

The candidate’s signature must also be properly attested by an authorized person specified in the Gazette.

Government or provincial public service officers should submit their applications through the Head of the Department where they serve.

⚠️ Important Information for Applicants

Before submitting your application, make sure that:

☑️ You meet the Attorney-at-Law qualification requirement.

☑️ You satisfy the required three-year experience requirement.

☑️ Your supporting documents clearly establish your professional experience.

☑️ You meet the age requirement as at 30 October 2026.

☑️ Your application is completed according to the specimen provided.

☑️ Your signature is properly attested.

☑️ The application reaches the specified address before the closing date.

☑️ You correctly indicate the required recruitment post on the envelope.

Applications that do not conform to the attached specimen may be rejected without notice. The Gazette also states that complaints regarding loss or delay of applications in the post will not be entertained.

📅 Important Deadline

🚨 Application Closing Date: 30 October 2026

Eligible candidates should submit their applications well before the deadline to avoid postal delays.

📥 Download the Official Gazette / Application

The complete official notification, including the detailed qualifications, interview marking scheme and specimen application form, should be referred to before submitting an application.

📌 Important: Applicants should carefully read the official Gazette notification and ensure that they satisfy all requirements before applying.

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⚖️ Legal Officer Grade III Recruitment 2026 – Department of Agrarian Development

📅 Closing Date: 30 October 2026

Source: Gazette of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka – Part I, Section (IIA), dated 25 September 2026.

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